Materials Assistant

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Materials Assistant (Bank) to join the Materials department on an as‑required basis. You will supplement staffing during busy periods and cover for leave, ensuring stock availability and efficient order processing.

Ideal candidates have GCSE Maths and English, plus PC skills (Word/Excel), good communication and interpersonal abilities, and the initiative to work independently while delivering quality service.

Qualifications

• A minimum of GCSE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in PC use, including Word and Excel.
• Able to work on own initiative with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Active member of the Materials Department, involved in day-to-day running of the department.
• Provide an effective materials management service to internal customers.
• Ensure stock availability through correct order processing and replenishment of pre-approved stock and products.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork and files with reference to accuracy and availability.
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Materials Assistant (Bank) Chiltern Hospital Bank Shifts

Salary: £12.71 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Materials Assistant to join their team of staff in the Materials department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• You are an active member of the Materials Department, involved in the day to day running of the department.
• Provide an effective and high-quality materials management service to all internal customers.
• Ensure stock availability through the correct order processing and replenishing of pre-approved stock and products for central stores or on behalf of hospital departments.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork and files in good order with reference to accuracy, appropriateness and availability.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of GSCE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate. “Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy” At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting‑edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare